责备

責備

zébèi

verb HSK 7 #6,680

Meanings

1 to blame
2 to reproach
3 to criticize

Characters

to blame; responsibility

to prepare; fully

Literally 'blame fully' — to reproach someone thoroughly

Examples

老师责备了迟到的学生。

Lǎoshī zébèi le chídào de xuéshēng.

The teacher reproached the students who were late.

你不应该责备自己。

Nǐ bù yīnggāi zébèi zìjǐ.

You shouldn't blame yourself.

Tips

usage

责备 implies a serious, sometimes stern reproach. Compare with 批评 (pīpíng, to criticize — more neutral) and 骂 (mà, to scold — harsher and more emotional).

Stroke Order

责 zé

备 bèi